Rashad Skinner
I wish to help clients by building trust and offering practical tools to manage stress, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. I enhance self-awareness with honest feedback, and uses humor to create a relaxed space. I validate experiences and tailors therapy, fostering resilience and well-being through a supportive and collaborative approach. Life's transitions can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected & unsure of where to turn. If you're seeking a supportive guide through these challenges, consider reaching out. I understand the importance of genuine connection and offers a warm, conversational approach to therapy. I'm ready to listen, offer honest feedback, and take the journey with you.
Life's transitions can feel overwhelming, leaving you disconnected & unsure of where to turn.
First session
I pride myself on meeting my client where they are emotionally. My down-to-earth conversation style applies to all walks of life. I believe therapy can be a conversation between friends with affirmation when needed, a direct discussion, or simply a light sense of humor. Life is full of moments and leaps of faith. I am here to help the leap from this moment to the next.
Strengths
I am known for providing mental health services, including therapy and counseling. I have a strong focus on helping individuals navigate a range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal relationships.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who values a genuine, emotionally connected therapeutic relationship built on trust and open communication. They are likely navigating a significant life transition, experiencing relationship challenges, or struggling with mild to moderate anxiety and seek practical coping mechanisms alongside emotional support. This client appreciates a therapist who is approachable and relatable, offering a conversational style and a willingness to adapt their approach to individual needs. They may also benefit from my humor as a way to ease tension and value honest feedback as part of their growth process.
Treatment methods
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my therapeutic approach. My experience includes providing therapy for individuals dealing with a range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Christian Counseling
I integrate faith into the therapy process to promote improved mental health from a biblically-informed perspective. The aim is to address emotional suffering and dysfunction by providing compassionate support to those seeking help.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Man
Top specialties
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Racism
Other specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Child or Adolescent
Depression
Grief
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting
School Issues
Self Esteem
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
IllinoisLicense 149028204
PennsylvaniaLicense CW025364
VirginiaLicense 0904017664
Accepted insurance
Kaiser Permanente